Hearing loss is a common workplace injury in the U.S. Those who work in the construction and manufacturing industries are at the highest risk for work-related hearing loss. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and U.S. Department of Labor have established initiatives relating to workplace hearing loss. Work-Related Hearing Loss Statistics Many workers, particularly those working … Read more
According to the CDC, hearing loss in the workplace affects approximately 22 million workers in America, making it one of the most common work-related injuries. Loss of hearing is a common workplace injury that affects a large population of workers in a number of industries in the United States. Exposure to high levels of noise … Read more
Each year, nearly 30 million people in the U.S. are exposed to hazardous noise levels at their workplace. Thousands of workers each year suffer from hearing loss due to dangerous work-related noise levels. There are many industries in which occupational hearing loss is highly prevalent. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) … Read more
Work-related hearing loss can have an adverse effect on a worker’s life and places the worker at a higher risk for other injuries. Workers are exposed to a variety of occupational hazards that can cause injury and illness. Unfortunately, many of these injuries and illnesses can have a long-termย effect on aย worker and affect theย ability to … Read more